Location: Forest Service Road (FSR) #284 (Elk City Wagon Road) 1 mile east of China Point, 3 miles Northwest of Pilot Knob near Mountain House Site

Start Date: 7/10/23       Cause: Lightning        Size: 179 acres                Completion/Containment: 38%

Total Personnel: 125    Engines: 2            Dozers: 2          Forest Masticators: 2      Helicopters: 1  

Water Tender: 6          Crews: 3  

*Some forest resources are not counted in total personnel.

CURRENT SITUATION

Firefighters were able to increase the percentage of containment to 38% completed, which is a 13% increase. Equipment work continues but due to terrain and thick vegetation, the process is slow.  Firefighter and public safety remain the highest priority on the Midnight Fire.

PLANNED ACTIONS

Firefighters will utilize minimum impact suppression tactics to reduce impacts of fire management on infrastructure cultural and natural resources. A combination of crews and equipment will work a full suppression strategy to contain and confine the incident within the Silver Creek drainage. Work continues along the contingency line as the goal remains to maintain the fire within the footprint and produce the least possible impacts on resources.

WEATHER AND FIRE BEHAVIOR

Afternoon humidity and wind conditions are expected to be similar both today and tomorrow. There is a very low chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon however wetting rain is unlikely. Fire behavior is expected to remain the same, unless conditions align with fuels, heat, and wind in which case more single and group tree torching could occur.

Looking further out, models predict increasing thunderstorm activity and increasing humidity is expected Friday through Sunday. Relatively dry high pressure is set to return next week.

Air quality information: AirNow Interactive Map (epa.gov)

CLOSURES AND SPECIAL MESSAGES

Forest service roads are extremely dusty, and traffic creates heavy dust clouds.  Utilize your headlights and fog lights if available and reduce your speed when driving on dirt roads.   Throughout the day, large equipment will continue to enter roads, plan to drive slowly to stay safe.   There are currently no closures in place, but firefighting traffic is expected to be heavy along FSR #244 (Lightning Creek Road) and FSR #284 (Elk City Wagon Road) between China Point and Lytle Cow Camp.

Humo

AVISO DE SALUD SOBRE LA CALIDAD DEL AIRE POR HUMO DE INCENDIOS FORESTALES HASTA LAS 900 AM PARA EL CONDADO DE GUNNISON. El enlace para esta alerta se adjunta en la parte inferior de la página. Humo MODERADO a IGS el miércoles por la mañana temprano en Gunnison...

Smoke

AIR QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR WILDFIRE SMOKE UNTIL 900 AM FOR GUNNISON COUNTY. Link to this alert is attached at the bottom of the page. Moderate to USG smoke early Wednesday morning in Gunnison...

Acres: 21,977

Completion: 47%

Personnel: 681

The Hayden Fire is a full suppression fire. The highest priority is for firefighter and public safety as firefighting resources work to minimize impacts to fisheries, sage grouse habitat, grazing allotments, livestock operations, Whitebark Pine, watersheds, cultural resources, private property, and infrastructure.

Weather:  Low humidity continued yesterday and last night. Today will be mostly cloudy, warm and with temperatures topping out at 80-85 degrees. Light winds are expected on the ridges, and in the valleys will be largely terrain-driven. Precipitation will move into the area by early afternoon, though gusty, erratic winds and thunderstorms are possible. Light showers will continue off and on through the weekend. The moisture will result in fire behavior moderating. 

Actions: Burnout operations are nearing completion on the north and south sides of the fire. As heavy fuels continue to cool, mop up operations are underway. Incident aviation resources, when winds, temperatures and visibility allow have delivered 383,850 gallons of water, 18,800 gallons of retardant, and 12,395 lbs. of cargo to the fire. Firefighters on the ground have completed 6.5 miles of handline and 19.3 miles of dozer line and have improved crew and equipment access to the fireline on 17.6 miles of roads.

Important Information: The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Department in coordination with the Salmon-Challis National Forest and Great Basin Team 7 have pre-identified evacuation zones. As of today, Zone 1 is now split into Zone 1A and Zone 1B. Please visit the Lemhi County website at lemhicountyidaho.org for an explanation of these new zones and a revised map. 

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in effect on the Salmon-Challis National Forest (SCNF), Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management jurisdiction. The SCNF also has an area closure order. For more information, please visit the Salmon-Challis National Forest’s Alerts and Notices webpage. 

Community meeting TONIGHT!
Join us for a community meeting regarding the Big Knife, Niarada, and Mill Pocket fires tonight, Friday, August 4, 2023, 6:00 PM, at the Elmo Community Center, 47088 Cemetery Road in Elmo. The meeting will broadcast live on the CSKT Facebook page.

Location: San Bernardino County, CA & Clark County, NV               

Start Date:  Friday July 28, 2023, at 12:09pm          

Cause: Under Investigation          

Size: 80,437 Acres      Percent Contained:  23%          

Vegetation:  Timber (Litter and Understory), and Brush          

Number of Personnel Assigned: 405          

The York Fire is currently at 80,437 acres with 23% containment as of 8/1/23 8,288 acres are in Clark County, NV. Minimal fire behavior was noted during day shift today 8/1/23 due to heavy rain on the South end of the fire.

Monsoonal weather patterns have been observed bringing increased moisture and winds. These types of winds can cause the fire to spread more rapidly and unpredictably which can have an effect on fire spreading behavior causing the fire to advance. Currently the fire is backing down Crescent Peak away from the Nevada Border.  

Firefighters experienced a heavy rain in the afternoon 8/1/23 which has moderated fire behavior. Firefighters tonight 8/1/23 will continue to build containment line and reinforce existing containment line while continuing to mop up and look for hot spots along the fires edge.

The joint efforts to suppress the York Fire by bring together resources from various agencies is a testament to the response during wildfire emergencies. The involvement of the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, and Clark County Fire highlights the scale and severity of the fire and the need for extensive resources to tackle it effectively.

The information staff of the York Fire are working closely with Clark County Communications to provide timely and accurate information to the public. If you have any questions regarding what is occurring specifically with the residential areas of Nipton and Searchlight, please reference Clark County Public Communications or their twitter at Clark County Nevada

WEATHER: Winds and seasonal temperatures with thunder and rain gusts to the northwest of the fire.

EVACUATIONS:  No current evacuations.

PARK CLOSURE: Ivanpah Rd. between Morning Star Mine Rd and Cedar Canyon Rd., as well as all of Hart Mine Rd. are closed due to hazardous wildfire conditions and fire suppression operations. Please stay clear of the area. Mojave National Preserve is also under Extreme Fire Restrictions, please visit their website for more information on restrictions and closures: Alerts & Conditions - Mojave National Preserve (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Equipo de Gestión de Incidentes del Complejo del área de las Montañas Rocosas 1
Dan Dallas, Comandante del Incidente

Teléfono de Información: 970-648-4470 (publico), 970-765-7123 (medios de comunicación)
Correo electrónico: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
Horario: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Nota Especial: La grabación de la reunión comunitaria de información sobre el incendio de esta noche se puede ver en: https://youtu.be/gcgyGnv1l9Y.

Situación Actual: La actividad del fuego fue mínima hoy debido a las lluvias de anoche y esta tarde y la alta humedad durante todo el día. Las condiciones húmedas permitieron a los bomberos asegurar aún más los perímetros al limpiar las fuentes de calor ardientes en las proximidades de la línea de fuego y construir una línea de fuego directa adicional. Como resultado, la contención aumentó al 38%.

Mientras permanezca las precipitaciones y la humedad, la actividad del fuego seguirá disminuyendo, lo que permitirá que el trabajo progrese y con menos riesgo para los bomberos. Sin embargo, a medida que las temperaturas comiencen a calentarse y los combustibles se sequen, como se pronostica a partir del jueves, la actividad del fuego aumentará y el humo será más pronunciado. Además, estas condiciones ayudarán en las operaciones de contrafuego y aumentarán el trabajo que se ha completado mediante la eliminación de combustibles no quemados capaces de transportar fuegos adyacentes a la línea de fuego.

En la División A, los bomberos trabajaron directamente en los bordes del fuego patrullando y limpiando especialmente, donde el borde del fuego permanece en bolsas pesadas de combustible con troncos muertos y caídos. La mayor parte de la contención ocurrió en el lado este en la División A y Z.

En la División Z, los bomberos continuaron construyendo y mejorando la línea de fuego. Se enfocaron en el "dedo" para aprovechar las condiciones climáticas y minimizar una mayor expansión.

Los bomberos de la División Y no pudieron acceder a las secciones remotas en los bordes oeste y noroeste debido a las condiciones de mucha humedad y la actividad de tormentas eléctricas. Se agregaron recursos adicionales para aumentar la profundidad de la línea de fuego en la parte superior del borde y expandir la longitud de la línea de fuego hacia el límite del área silvestre West Elk.

En la División W, a lo largo de Middle Creek, los encargados de incendios continuaron con los preparativos para una operación de contrafuego planificada para evitar el movimiento del perímetro más allá del arroyo hacia el norte cuando las condiciones estén más secas.

Las operaciones de protección de estructuras se mantuvieron sin cambios desde los últimos días e incluyeron la realización de evaluaciones y la instalación de sistemas de rociadores como parte de la planificación de contingencia.

Condiciones Climáticas y de Combustibles:

Durante las próximas 24 horas, se anticipa poca propagación del fuego fuera del perímetro actual debido a las condiciones mojadas y los alto niveles de humedad. Las áreas con combustibles mixtos densos de coníferas, pinos ponderosa y spruce, y las áreas con combustibles pesados ​​muertos y caídos retendrán el calor, lo que permitirá que el fuego continue en forma de antorchas y carreras cortas de fuego de copas. Mañana y el jueves habrá algo de humedad persistente, pero las posibilidades de precipitación disminuirán notablemente. Las temperaturas comenzarán a calentarse y la humedad relativa caerá como parte de una tendencia de calentamiento y secado que los modelos predicen que durará las próximas 1 a 2 semanas o posiblemente más.

Evacuaciones, Cierres, y Restricciones de Incendios:

Se han realizado evacuaciones obligatorias en los drenajes de Squirrel Creek y Mill Creek. Para obtener información específica sobre evacuación, consulte Manejo de emergencias del condado de Gunnison en www.gunnisoncounty.org. Puede registrarse para recibir alertas de emergencia en sus teléfonos u otros dispositivos en: https://bit.ly/3QhZVZg.

Se ha implementado cierre de áreas, caminos y senderos en tierras del Sistema Forestal Nacional cerca del incendio. Para obtener detalles, consulte este enlace: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1126172.pdf. BLM ha implementado un cierre temporal en la vecindad del incendio. Para obtener más información, consulte este enlace: www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district. Las carreteras del condado en la vecindad del incendio están bloqueadas. En interés de la seguridad pública, los bomberos piden a los visitantes que estén atentos al tráfico de incendios y que eviten el área.

Actualmente no hay restricciones de incendios en el condado de Gunnison. Si se implementan restricciones, se publicarán en este sitio: https://westslopefireinfo.com/gunnison-county/.

Los incendios forestales son una zona de exclusión aérea para aeronaves no autorizadas, incluidos los drones. Si tu vuelas, nosotros no podemos. Para obtener más información, visite http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Estadísticas del Incendio Lowline:
Tamaño: 1524 acres
Contenido: 38%
Personal: 419
Locación: 14 mi. NNW de Gunnison, CO
Reportado: 8:00 am 26 de Julio, 2023

Causa: Relámpago

Para mas Informaccion:
Línea Telefónica : 970-648-4470 (public), 970-765-7123 (media)
Correo electrónico: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cogmf-lowline-fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMUGFireInfo

Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1
Dan Dallas, Incident Commander

Information Phone: 970-648-4470 (public), 970-765-7123 (media)
Email: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov

Information Staffing Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Special Note: Tonight’s recorded Community Fire Information Meeting can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/gcgyGnv1l9Y

Current Situation: Fire activity was minimal today due to the rains of last night and this afternoon and high humidity throughout the day. The moist conditions allowed firefighters to further secure perimeters by mopping up smoldering sources of heat in proximity to the fireline and build additional direct fireline. As a result, containment increased to 38%. 

While precipitation and humidity remain, fire activity will continue to be lessened allowing for work to progress and with less risk to firefighters.  However, as temperatures begin to warm and fuels dry out, as is predicted beginning Thursday, fire activity will increase making smoke more pronounced. Additionally, these conditions will aid burnout operations and augment the work to date by removing additional unburned fuels capable of carrying fire adjacent to the fireline.

In Division A, firefighters worked directly on fire edges patrolling and mopping up especially, where the fire’s edge remains in heavy pockets of fuel with dead and down logs.  The bulk of containment occurred on the east side in Division A and Z. 

In Division Z firefighters continued to build and improve fireline.  Emphasis was on the “finger” to take advantage of weather conditions and minimize further expansion. 

Division Y firefighters were unable to access the remote sections on the western and northwesters edges due to very wet conditions and thunderstorm activity. Additional resources were added to increase fireline depth on top of the rim and expand fireline length toward the West Elk Wilderness boundary.  

In Division W, along Middle Creek, fire managers continued preparations for a burnout operation planned to prevent perimeter movement beyond the creek to the north when conditions are drier.

Structure Protection operations were unchanged from the last few days and included conducting assessments and installing sprinkler systems as part of contingency planning.     

Weather & Fuel Conditions:

Over the next 24 hours, little fire spread is anticipated outside of the current perimeter due to moist conditions and high humidity. Areas with dense mixed conifer fuels, ponderosa pine and spruce fir, and areas with heavy dead and down fuels will hold heat allowing for continued burning in the form of torching and short crown runs. Tomorrow and Thursday will have some lingering moisture, but precipitation chances will decrease markedly.  Temperatures will begin warming and RH will fall as part of a warming drying trend which models predict to last for the next 1 to 2 weeks and possibly longer.

Evacuations, Closures, and Fire Restrictions:

Mandatory evacuations are in place in the Squirrel Creek and Mill Creek drainages. For specific evacuation information, see Gunnison County Emergency Management at www.gunnisoncounty.org. You may sign up to receive emergency alerts on your phones or other devices at: https://bit.ly/3QhZVZg .

An area, road, and trail closure has been implemented on National Forest System lands near the fire area. For specifics see this link: https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1126172.pdf . BLM has implemented a temporary closure  in the fire vicinity. For details see this link: www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/southwest-district . County Roads in the fire vicinity are barricaded. In the interest of public safety, fire officials ask visitors to be aware of fire traffic and avoid the area.

There are currently no fire restrictions in Gunnison County. Should restrictions be implemented, they will be posted at this site: https://westslopefireinfo.com/gunnison-county/ .

Wildfires are a no-fly zone for unauthorized aircraft, including drones. If you fly, we can’t.  For more information, visit http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.

Lowline Fire Statistics:
Size: 1524 acres
Containment: 38%
Total Personnel: 419
Location: 14 mi. NNW of Gunnison, CO
Reported: 8:00 am July 26, 2023
Cause: lightning

For More Information:
Information Phone: 970-648-4470 (public), 970-765-7123 (media)
Email: 2023.lowline@firenet.gov
InciWeb: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/cogmf-lowline-fire
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GMUGFireInfo